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Not Just Behind—Stuck: Helping Students Cross the Bridge to Skilled Reading

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Supporting older, novice readers requires more than just phonics or comprehension strategies—it demands a multicomponent intervention approach. Students need structured instruction in vocabulary, syntax, text processing, and writing when working with complex texts. But for this to be effective, intervention must be intentional, well-planned, and fully supported.

During this episode, Dr. Mitchell Brookins, a nationally recognized literacy practitioner, shares insights from a middle school in New Orleans, where a multicomponent intervention transformed how students engaged with rigorous texts. He breaks down why successful intervention isn’t just about what happens in the classroom—it also requires:

✅ A Structured Framework—A clear instructional model that ensures students get explicit, systematic instruction in vocabulary, syntax, text processing, and writing.

✅ Intentional Text Selection—Choosing texts that are both rigorous and accessible, ensuring they build students’ literacy skills while maintaining engagement.

✅ A Strong Coaching System—Teachers need consistent guidance and professional learning to sustain and refine their instructional practices—intervention is too vital for teachers to navigate alone.

If you’re working with older struggling readers, this episode will challenge conventional approaches to intervention and equip you with the tools to help students succeed with complex texts—no matter their starting point.

Chapters

1. Not Just Behind—Stuck: Helping Students Cross the Bridge to Skilled Reading (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to EdVue 360 (00:00:18)

3. Meet Dr. Mitchell Brookens (00:01:41)

4. The Instructional Gap Crisis (00:02:53)

5. Advanced Decoding for Older Students (00:06:38)

6. Text Fluency Strategies (00:10:46)

7. Holistic Literacy Approach (00:17:26)

8. Multi-Component Intervention Success Story (00:24:29)

9. Advice for Overwhelmed Educators (00:27:09)

10. Building Better Support Systems (00:32:01)

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